by rohit | Apr 9, 2025 | Courses
TikTok Ticking Clock, Will Politics or Policy Decide Its Fate in the US? Why in News? The US government has extended the deadline for TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest its ownership or face a potential ban. The saga underscores the intertwining of...
by rohit | Apr 9, 2025 | Courses
Revisiting the Waqf Act 2025, Reform or Repercussion? Why in News? The Waqf Act of 2025 has been enacted with the goal of leveraging community-held properties for the socio-economic advancement of Indian Muslims. As India marches towards becoming the world’s...
by rohit | Apr 9, 2025 | Courses
Agentic AI in 2035, When Help Becomes Control Why in News? A speculative yet insightful look into the year 2035 highlights the unintended consequences of the rise of “Agentic AI” — artificial intelligence capable of acting on behalf of humans. As AI becomes...
by rohit | Apr 9, 2025 | Courses
Trump’s Tariffs, A Step Backward for the American Economy Why in News? Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs on imported cars and trucks sparked global debate about protectionism, economic nationalism, and long-term consequences for the...
by rohit | Apr 9, 2025 | Courses
Revisiting Ovid, A Subcontinental Reflection on Empire, Authority, and Literature Why in News? As part of their literature curriculum, first-year undergraduate students in India have been reading Ovid’s Metamorphoses not only as a poetic text but as a critical lens...
by rohit | Apr 9, 2025 | Courses
Political Turmoil in South Korea, A Nation at a Crossroads Why in News? South Korea is undergoing significant political turbulence following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol in April. This major political development has led to widespread public...
by rohit | Apr 9, 2025 | Courses
Why Active Mobility is Crucial for India’s Urban Future Why in News? Amid growing urban congestion, pollution, and road accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists, active mobility has emerged as a key strategy for safer, healthier, and more sustainable cities....
by rohit | Apr 9, 2025 | Courses
Strengthening Enforcement of Judicial Orders in India Why in News? Despite progressive and forward-looking judicial pronouncements in India, weak enforcement mechanisms continue to hinder the delivery of justice. A recent example from Jaipur involving noise pollution...
by rohit | Apr 9, 2025 | Courses
The Trump Effect and the Looming Exodus of Expertise Why in News? A visible shift is underway in the U.S. academic and scientific landscape. Increasing authoritarianism and funding cuts during the Trump administration have triggered concerns over a potential...
by rohit | Apr 9, 2025 | Courses
The Gradual Yet Profound Transformation of the Home Ministry Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), once regarded largely as a crisis-response institution, has undergone a major shift under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. From merely reacting...
